occasional indulgences of a fussy eater

Halia Restaurant

Reading food blogs is like reading the morning papers. Something to be done leisurely, and I’ve learnt that it’s best to arm myself with some comfort food within reaching distance so as to placate the rumbling stomach while drooling over the glorious food porn on the screen. And it’s a bonus that I can now put a face to the “culprits” who always make me hungry at the weirdest hour with vivid descriptions of their food escapades, haha. Our bloggers’ gatherings have become quite a regular affair and the recent brunch at Halia Restaurant in the Botanic Gardens was a smashing success with a grand total of 18 showing up! Well done, people!

Poached egg is always a favourite of mine but Halia’s rendition ($14++ for vegetarian option) left a sour taste in my mouth literally. The egg white was very sour, probably due to an overdose of vinegar in the water. Other than that glaringly obvious fault, I did enjoy the soft and thick brioche. Love it when it turned soggy after soaking up the runny yolk!

Other variations of the poached egg include: with crisp black bacon($16++) and…

… with pan-roasted ocean trout ($24++). Personally, I think that this is overpriced, considering the small portion.

I stole more than a bite of the cinnamon french toast($14++) with glazed strawberryand it was lovely in a very average manner. Soft and sweet, though the flavour of cinnamon was a tad weak.

I wasn’t impressed by the Cappuccino Dunkin’ Pit($10++) which uses cheapocream instead of ice cream and topped with cappuccino ice shavings. Chocolate biscottion the side for your dunking pleasure, haha.

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Disclaimer: All opinions/comments you see here are based on personal taste/preference, and my mood/craving for that day. I'm an extremely fussy eater so what I don't like doesn't mean others won't be impressed. Trust my readers to exercise their own judgement, please. There is ZERO intention to irritate/anger/influence anyone in any way whatsoever.